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Case No. 2019-06-0272
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 19, 2019

Ayala, Nilian v. Jani-King International, Inc, d/b/a CIX, LLC

This case came before the Court on Nilian Ayala’s request for an expedited hearing seeking medical and temporary disability benefits. The employer, Jani-King International, Inc., agreed to provide a panel of physicians for Ms. Ayala's hand, wrist, and elbow treatment. However, the Court could not grant temporary total disability benefits due to the lack of medical records from a physician taking her off work. Consequently, the evidentiary hearing did not proceed. The Court ordered the employer to provide the panel of physicians and scheduled a future scheduling hearing.

expedited hearingmedical benefitstemporary disabilitypanel of physiciansworkers' compensation claimsTennesseehand injurywrist injuryelbow injuryemployer responsibility
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Case No. 2019-06-1523
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 07, 2020

Williams, John v. All-Star Personnel, Inc.

This scheduling order from the Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims outlines key deadlines for the case of John Williams v. All-Star Personnel, Inc., and Benchmark Ins. Co. The contested issues include medical, temporary, and permanent disability benefits, as well as compensability. Discovery is set to conclude with lay witness depositions by January 31, 2021, and expert witness depositions by March 12, 2021. A post-discovery mediation is scheduled for March 30, 2021. The compensation hearing is set for April 15, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. The order also mandates the submission of stipulations, witness and exhibit lists, and prehearing briefs before the compensation hearing. Failure to comply with these deadlines may result in referral to the Penalty/Compliance Division as per Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-118.

SchedulingDiscoveryMediationCompensation HearingDeadlinesNon-complianceWorkers' CompensationEmployee BenefitsEmployer LiabilityInsurer
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Case No. 2015-06-0995
Regular Panel Decision
Feb 12, 2016

Mayhew, Paul V. New Action Mobile Industries

Paul Mayhew, an employee, filed a Request for Expedited Hearing seeking an order to compel his employer, New Action Mobile Industries, and its insurer, Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Ins. Co., to schedule an appointment with a selected pain management physician, Dr. Jeffrey Hazlewood. Mayhew sustained a work-related injury in August 2014, and his treating physician, Dr. Douglas Mathews, initially referred him for pain management but later changed his opinion. The Court acknowledged the carrier's delays in authorizing a second opinion and scheduling the pain management appointment, referring these issues to the penalty division. However, based on the conflicting medical opinions, the Court ruled that Mayhew failed to demonstrate he was likely to prevail on the merits, thereby denying his request for the medical benefit at this time. The matter was set for an Initial (Scheduling) Hearing.

Medical BenefitsPain Management ReferralExpedited HearingTreating Physician OpinionMedical NecessityEmployer DelayWorkers' Compensation LawBurden of ProofMaximum Medical ImprovementSecond Opinion
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Case No. 2023-07-7479
Regular Panel Decision
Nov 24, 2025

HEADLEY, HARRY V. ROADSTAR, LLC

This case concerns Harry Headley's claim for workers' compensation benefits following an alleged work injury on June 29, 2023. A compensation hearing was scheduled for November 13, 2025, but Mr. Headley failed to appear and did not submit any required exhibits or witness lists by the deadline. The Court denied his late motion for continuance and proceeded with the scheduled hearing. Due to Mr. Headley's failure to prosecute his claim, including his non-appearance, the Court dismissed the case with prejudice under Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 41.02. Consequently, his claim for workers' compensation benefits was denied, and Roadstar was ordered to pay court costs.

Failure to ProsecuteDismissal with PrejudiceCompensation HearingWorkers' Compensation BenefitsClaim DenialProcedural DismissalRule 41.02Employee Non-AppearanceCourt CostsFinal Adjudication
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Case No. 2020-08-0214
Regular Panel Decision
Feb 23, 2021

Lee, Courtney v. Federal Express Corp.

Courtney Lee sought medical and temporary disability benefits for neck and low back injuries sustained while working at Federal Express. The authorized physician, Dr. Frederick Wolf, determined her symptoms were not work-related. At an expedited hearing, Ms. Lee failed to provide sufficient medical evidence to establish a causal connection between her work incident and her current condition. The Court denied her requests, emphasizing the legal requirement for medical proof and the presumption of correctness given to Dr. Wolf's opinion, as Ms. Lee chose him from a panel. The case is scheduled for a Scheduling Hearing.

Expedited HearingCausationMedical EvidenceTemporary Disability BenefitsNeck InjuryBack InjuryMedical Treatment DenialMaximum Medical ImprovementObjective Medical FindingsPresumption of Correctness
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Case No. 2015-08-0373
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 08, 2016

Webb, Jacqueline v. FEDEX Services

Ms. Jacqueline Webb filed for an expedited hearing seeking medical and temporary disability benefits for alleged bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome sustained while working for FedEx Services. The court determined it had jurisdiction and found Ms. Webb likely to prevail on issues of timely notice, statute of limitations, and her entitlement to a panel of physicians. However, the evidence was deemed insufficient to support her claims for temporary disability benefits, past medical expenses, or mileage reimbursement at this stage. Consequently, FedEx was ordered to provide Ms. Webb with a panel of physicians for evaluation and treatment of her wrist and hand injuries. The matter is scheduled for an Initial (Scheduling) Hearing.

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeRepetitive Strain InjuryWorkers' Compensation ClaimsExpedited HearingMedical Benefits EntitlementTemporary Disability DeniedStatute of Limitations DefenseTimely Notice of InjuryMedical CausationPhysician Panel Mandate
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Case No. 2017-05-0721
Regular Panel Decision
Mar 22, 2018

Robertson, Beverly vs. Edwards Oil Of Lawrenceburg

Beverly Robertson filed a claim against Edwards Oil of Lawrenceburg and Accident Fund Gen. Ins. Co. An Expedited Hearing was held on March 20, 2018. During the hearing, Ms. Robertson's counsel acknowledged that no medical or temporary disability benefits were in dispute; instead, the employee sought a determination of her correct average weekly wage. The Court, citing Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-239(d)(1), found it could only conduct expedited hearings regarding temporary disability or medical benefits, which were not in dispute. Therefore, the Court denied Ms. Robertson's claim at this time and ordered her to file a Request for Scheduling Hearing or a valid Request for Expedited Hearing within thirty days.

Workers' CompensationExpedited HearingAverage Weekly WageClaim DenialProcedural RulingTennessee LawDisability BenefitsMedical BenefitsJurisdiction
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Case No. 2015-06-0547
Regular Panel Decision
Apr 12, 2016

Mathis, Valley v. The Kroger, Co.

Valley Mathis, a former stock clerk for The Kroger Co., sought medical treatment, reimbursement, and temporary disability benefits for an alleged workplace injury via an expedited hearing. Mathis claimed she fell on May 12 or 14, 2015, and reported it to her supervisor, Grady Wilkes. However, Wilkes denied receiving such a report, and Mathis provided inconsistent injury dates in various documents, often listing dates in June 2015, which was after her employment with Kroger was terminated on May 18, 2015, for dishonesty. The Court found Mathis failed to prove her injury occurred during her employment with Kroger due to these inconsistencies and the supervisor's testimony. Consequently, the Court denied her request for medical and temporary disability benefits and reimbursement of medical expenses, scheduling an Initial (Scheduling) Hearing for May 23, 2016.

Expedited HearingWorkers' Compensation ClaimCompensabilityMedical Treatment EntitlementTemporary Disability BenefitsBurden of ProofPreponderance of EvidenceInjury Arising out of EmploymentCourse and Scope of EmploymentCredibility Assessment
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Case No. 2015-01-0182
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 06, 2016

Johnson, Doris v. Western Express

Doris Elaine Johnson, a truck driver, filed a Request for Expedited Hearing seeking temporary disability and medical benefits for alleged work-related injuries from two falls in February 2015 while employed by Western Express. She claimed injuries to her left side, leg, upper back, head, neck, shoulder, and low back. Ms. Johnson represented herself, arguing for benefits based on her alleged workplace incidents. The Workers' Compensation Judge, Thomas Wyatt, denied her claim, finding that she failed to provide sufficient medical expert opinion to establish causation as required by Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-102(14) (2015). The Court emphasized the legal requirement for medical expert opinion to prove causation, which was absent from the emergency room records submitted by Ms. Johnson. The matter is scheduled for an Initial (Scheduling) Hearing on February 25, 2016.

Workers' Compensation LawExpedited HearingTemporary Disability BenefitsMedical Benefits ClaimCausation EvidenceMedical Expert OpinionBurden of ProofWorkplace InjuryTrucking IndustryEmployer-Employee Dispute
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Case No. 2016-05-0240
Regular Panel Decision
Oct 18, 2016

Dyer, Jimmy R. v. Johnny Morris d/b/a Morris Logging

This expedited hearing concerned employee Jimmy Dyer's request for medical and temporary disability benefits after suffering a severe foot injury, resulting in the loss of multiple toes, while working for Johnny Morris d/b/a Morris Logging. Mr. Dyer alleged that Mr. Morris was uninsured for workers' compensation and failed to provide benefits. The central legal issue was whether Mr. Dyer was likely to establish that his injury arose primarily out of and in the course and scope of his employment and whether Mr. Morris qualified as an employer under the Workers' Compensation Law. The Court found insufficient evidence to determine if Mr. Morris employed at least five persons or was a 'construction services provider,' which would obligate him to carry workers' compensation insurance. Therefore, the Court denied Mr. Dyer's request for medical and temporary disability benefits at this time, scheduling an Initial (Scheduling) Hearing for further proceedings.

Foot InjuryToe AmputationUninsured EmployerTemporary Disability BenefitsMedical BenefitsExpedited HearingWorkers' Compensation LawEmployment StatusLogging IndustryTennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
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